buy co-codamol uk Buy codamol uk  is a type of painkiller. You might have it as a treatment for moderate pain. It is also known as Kapake, Solpadol and Tylex.

You pronounce co-codamol as co-co-da-mol.

Co-codamol contains paracetamol. So don’t take co-codamol if you are already taking other medicines that contain paracetamol.

Paracetamol can hide a temperature. Take your temperature beforehand. If you have a high temperature or feel unwell contact your advice line before taking co-codamol. Some anti cancer treatments lower your ability to fight infection. So its important to know if you have a temperature.

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Co-codamol is a combination of two drugs – paracetamol and codeine.

Paracetamol controls pain by interfering with substances that the body makes in response to injury. These substances are called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins make nerves more sensitive, so you feel pain. By reducing the amount of prostaglandin you feel less pain, or none at all.

Codeine is a type of opioid. Opioids work by mimicking the body’s natural painkillers, endorphins. They control pain by blocking pain messages to the brain. There are different types of opioids – strong ones and weak ones. Codeine is a weak opioid.

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You have co-codamol as tablets or capsules or as a soluble tablet (effervescent or dispersible) that you dissolve in water.

You should take the right dose, not more or less.

Talk to your healthcare team before you stop taking a cancer drug, or if you have missed a dose.

How often do you have co-codamol?

Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to take co-codamol and how much to have. The normal dose for adults is 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum you should take is 8 in 24 hours.

Co-codamol is available in different doses. They all contain 500mg of paracetamol (the same as one regular paracetamol tablet or capsule) but the dose of codeine varies and can be 8mg, 15mg or 30 mg. The dose that is right for you will depend on the amount you need to control your pain.

You can buy small packets of the lower dose preparations over the counter. But for larger packets and higher doses, you need a prescription from your doctor.

What are the side effects of co-codamol?

How often and how severe the side effects are can vary from person to person. They also depend on what other treatment you are having.

When to contact your team

Your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist will go through the possible side effects. They will monitor you closely during treatment and check how you are at your appointments. Contact your advice line as soon as possible if:

• you have severe side effects
• your side effects aren’t getting any better
• your side effects are getting worse